1984 Ford Meteor vs. 2005 Daihatsu Move
To start off, 2005 Daihatsu Move is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Move. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Meteor weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Move. 2005 Daihatsu Move has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Meteor has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Meteor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Daihatsu Move will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Meteor | 2005 Daihatsu Move | |
Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
Model | Meteor | Move |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |